A Llanbradach man with more than 50 convictions to his name is again back behind bars.
Michael Loader, 30, of Dan-y-Darren was jailed for three years at Newport Crown Court.
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Blackwood Poundstretcher blaze started in outside bins
A large fire early morning fire which engulfed the Poundstretcher store in Blackwood High Street is thought to have begun in rubbish bins outside the shop.
Regulators must take action on payday loan firms, Minister warns
Wales’ Minister for Tackling Poverty, Huw Lewis, has called on UK regulators to take action against payday loan firms whose sharp business practices can trap people in a spiral of debt.Mr Lewis…
Heolddu Comprehensive School crowned Young Consumers of the Year
A triumphant team of pupils from Heolddu Comprehensive School were recently honoured for their efforts in this year’s Young Consumer of the Year competition.Catherine Broom, Ryan Bailey, Lewis Evans and Lewys Pugh…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 1
South Wales East AM and Penyrheol ward councillor Lindsay Whittle gives his take on the latest news.
Council update on Blackwood fire
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been supporting the emergency services overnight dealing with a large fire at the Poundstretcher store in Blackwood.The High Street remains closed to all traffic and bus diversions…
Gwent Police and Commissioner opens private meetings to the public
Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner has announced he is opening up previously private meetings for members of the public to attend.Ian Johnston said it was important the Strategy and Performance Board meeting,…
Plaid AM pledges to press ahead with demands to ban smacking children in Wales
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle says he will not be put off pressing the case for the Social Services Bill to include a ban on smacking children.It follows the removal by Labour…
Graffiti art event at Senghenydd Youth Drop In Centre
Politicians, the police and youngsters joined forces recently to have a go at some graffiti art.Everything was above board though as they were all taking part in an intergenerational graffiti day organised…
Teenage girl victim of attempted robbery at Bargoed train station
British Transport Police (BTP) officers are appealing for information after a teenage girl was the victim of an attempted robbery at Bargoed train station.